The Oakland Athletics travel to Angel Stadium on Thursday night for the third game of a four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels, aiming to halt a recent slide in series results.
Oakland enters the matchup with a half-game lead over the Texas Rangers atop the American League West division.
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A victory would keep them alone in first place after the teams split the first two games.
Pitching Matchup
Right-hander Aaron Civale takes the mound for the Athletics, making his 10th appearance of the season.
Civale leads Oakland's starting staff with a 2.70 ERA in his first year with the franchise.
The Angels counter with right-handed pitcher Jack Kochanowicz, who is looking to bounce back after allowing six runs in each of his previous two starts.
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Lineup Adjustments
Oakland manager made a defensive change, inserting Carlos Cortes in right field as the new leadoff hitter, replacing Lawrence Butler.
The batting order shifts down, with Shea Langeliers batting second, Nick Kurtz third, and Brent Rooker in the cleanup spot.
Angels manager Kurt Suzuki adjusted his lineup by starting former Texas Rangers player Josh Lowe in left field to replace Jose Siri.
The Athletics have lost four of their last five series heading into this game.
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A defeat would guarantee at best a series split for Oakland ahead of the final game scheduled for Friday.
